The true meaning of Christmas always seems to get lost in the hustle and bustle. I am guilty of getting lost in the Christmas shopping, somehow thinking that the perfect present will make the holiday perfect too.
In doing this we lose sight of the two best gifts we have at Christmas.
The first and most important gift we are given is of course Christ. The true reason for the season.
The second gift is the family and friends that surround us.
When I was little, my dad used to write on my birthday invitations "no need for gifts, your presence is present enough." This would frustrate me to no end because I didn't understand. Now looking back I cannot believe what a little brat I was because truly my classmates coming to my birthday parties was the best part about the party.
You see, Christmas shouldn't be about the presents underneath the tree, but instead the people surrounding it. This year that rings especially true to me, seeing as for the first time in 17 years my little partner in crime won't be with me for Christmas. There will be no sleepovers waiting for "santa", no one jumping on me to wake me up, and no best friend to go to my Gammaw's house with this year.
If you are really wanting to give a gift this year, why not try making it. It doesn't have to be anything fancy or elaborate, it is about the time you spent making it and the thought that went into it. (you can also always do what Walt did to me last year and give and I.O.U note)
Focus on being present this year, maybe that means you give up a little phone or TV time, but trust me it is worth it.
Sending love, Christmas Cheer, and {Suzey} sunshine your way...xoxo
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